Expectations are a funny thing. Sometimes we have shows that thoroughly defy them, and other times we have shows that meet them completely. Today we have reviews of shows in both scenarios! First is Onii-chan Dakedo Ai Sae Areba Kankeinai yo ne! from kevo. He gets basically what he expects from this anime, which does [...]

Two new reviews for all you fine folks out there in the wilds of the Internet! First on the docket is one of the most popular and polarizing shows of 2012, Sword Art Online. Reckoner writes that the series has an interesting premise and there are some good moments peppered throughout the series; however, the [...]

Happy holidays, everyone! We’ve got two reviews for you as an early Christmas present! Aren’t you happy? The first is from Eternal, who watched Hyouka. He writes that the series uses its mystery plots as a tool to explore its characters and contrast them in interesting ways. It also helps that the show is yet [...]

Two new reviews for you folks today! First up is perhaps the oldest anime yet to be reviewed here: Kaikyaku takes a look at Hakujaden, which looks at an ancient Chinese tale through a Disney-inspired lens. The actual movie is rough, but it’s important as a piece of animated history, because it’s the first anime [...]

Reviews coming your way of shows new and old! We start with a classic Gainax OVA reviewed by Shadowmage — Gunbuster! Although the secondary cast suffers due to the focus on the core characters, the OVA is nonetheless ambitious and holds up well today. Meanwhile, dear kevo takes a look at YuruYuri♪♪, which is — [...]